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Why Did The Plague Of Darkness Only Affect The Egyptians And Not The Jews?

I was reading Rashi’s interpretation that the reason for the Plague of Darkness was so that the Jews could enter the homes of the Egyptians without detection and record the placement and quality of their valuables. Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald writes: … Continue reading

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Jewish Journal: 50 reasons why L.A. is America’s coolest Jewish city

I wonder what the goyim will think about this list. Jared Sichel writes: 50. Not one, but two(!) Holocaust museums Thanks to the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust and the Museum of Tolerance, you’ll never, never forget. 49. The … Continue reading

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THR: Oscar Nominees Include Zero Nonwhite Actors

Jews have dominated Hollywood for a century. As a Jew, I’m glad this doesn’t generate pushback. News: For the second year in a row, the Academy did not nominate any black actors to any of the 20 slots in the … Continue reading

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Is Anyone On ‘Billions’ Jewish?

A friend of mine worked for a billionaire. Luke: “Is he Jewish?” Friend: “What do you think? I’d work for a goy?” Comment: There’s a new Showtime series called Billions, about hedge funds in New York, which is debuting Sunday. … Continue reading

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French Jews Debate Danger of Wearing Kippa After Teacher Attack

If you’re a guest in a country, it is a dangerous thing to wear stuff that distinguishes you from the majority. Mark Twain said that the Jew is always a stranger and even the angels don’t like strangers. In general, … Continue reading

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